ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
5,665 km
3,520 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
5,665 km
3,520 mi / 3,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD LIL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code ADD LIL
ICAO Code HAAB LFQQ
City Addis Ababa Lille/Lesquin
Country Ethiopia France
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Europe/Paris
Elevation 7,630 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 50.560000, 3.090000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 5,665 kilometers (3,520 miles / 3,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:22 in Addis Ababa, it's 01:22 in Lille/Lesquin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,473 feet between the two airports. Lille-Lesquin Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lille/Lesquin (LIL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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